It seems shortsighted to dwell so much on whether families are kept together
Tell that to the toddler crying for its mommy.
My Spanish probably isn’t up to the job but it’s no easier to explain to a toddler why she was carried through the desert or why she can’t stay.
um… when did you last explain anything to a toddler?
nothing, nothing compares to the anguish a toddler feels when their mom is not with them. and i am just talking about a 1 hour trip to the grocery store. if a toddler had to leave home, sure that is sad, but if they are with their mom/dad? not anguish.
Whenever a person commits an offense resulting in separation from children that is very hard for the children. Typically the parents should have to answer for that.
The question is whether it is practical and legal to keep families together when parents are prosecuted. Generally, as I wager you know, the answer is “no.”
To address separation for violation of immigration laws, it appears that it does require a change in law and spending a lot more money. As Jay said a couple pages back, maybe Repubs should accept that as a cost of cutting down illegal immigration.